Freelance Bridal and Special Occasion Hair Stylist

Hi I'm Claire, I own and operate Beautiful Bridal Hair in Queenstown, New Zealand. I’m a bridal hair stylist with more than 20 years’ experience in hairdressing and styling.

I started my career in a leading salon in Scotland, where I became part of the creative team for catwalk and theatre work. I knew the models didn’t want dramatic haircuts, but needed show-stopping hair for their events – so I honed my skills in creating beautiful hair for special events and occasions.

For the past 15 years, I have lived and worked in Queenstown. I love being part of the wedding and special events scene in Queenstown and I’m proud to offer my skills and passion for creative hair styling. From soft up dos and loose waves to 1940s-inspired trends, I’ll work with you to create a gorgeous, individual hair style in preparation for your big day.

If you’re looking for gorgeous hair styling for your special event, get in touch today.

I had the pleasure of being part of this gorgeous photo shoot.When you create beautiful waves and the wind decides to mess it up .But it still looks amazing .With the most stunning hair piece .
Photography Kate Craig Brown Photography
Florist The Vase Flora & Foliage
Dresses Nemo Bridal & Couture
Make up Kirsty Penetito Make up Artist
Hair Claire @Beautiful Bridal Hair

What an amazing hair stylist!
Claire took after my massive party (myself, 4 bridesmaids, mother, grandma and aunt) in just a few hours and absolutely nailed it!
The hair was beautiful, it lasted beautifully and we all felt like a million bucks.
Highly recommend!

Monette Russo

Claire is a magician when it comes to bridal hair. She made myself and my bridesmaids look like goddesses with our amazing Hollywood waves & curls (best in the business!) Beautiful person inside and out I had such a great time with her and would definitely recommend. Thanks again Claire you are brilliant at what you do! xx

Erin Chester

Claire was absolutely amazing from the very first email right through to my wedding day!! Being from Australia I had to source all my vendors via email alone. I had previously received some photographs sent through from a competitor that was meant to 'reflect' the style I had requested but was quiet concerned. When I contacted Claire she was super lovely, honest and confident, she sent photos of previous work that was more accurate to my style and even offered to trial run it on her mannequin for me. On the day she was a bit under the weather but pushed through with the biggest of smiles and beautiful personality. She absolutely nailed the brief of my 2 bridesmaids, mother of the bride and myself. We all looked absolutely perfect and I was over the moon. Thank You again Claire and all the best xx

Jade Busteed

Where do I start - I picked Claire about 6 months before our wedding as I was confident in my original hair dresser that was apart of the wedding package. From start to finish Claire made me feel extremely confident that she would be able to achieve what I was wanting for my big day AND she did. I was and still am so happy with my hair, it could not have gone anymore perfectly. Thank you again so much Claire💕💕

Sinead Greer

Claire was amazing! So lovely and so great at what she does. I think she could create just about anything you ask her to. Super reliable, friendly and a was also such great company on my wedding day considering we had no family or friends. Communication was great leading up to and the day of also.

Caroline Lowther

Claire you are a genius! I absolutely loved my wedding hair, as did my bridesmaids, mum and mother in law. You were able to create my dream hair from a couple of random pictures on my phone. You were super responsive to my emails leading up to my day and were a dream to work with. Thanks for being part of my day and making the morning so relaxed and fun. Caz x

Anna Crowley

Claire did such a beautiful job on myself, my two bridesmaids and my mum. We were all so so happy and felt amazing all day. Highly recommend Claire :)

Debe Anderson

Thank you Claire for the beautiful hair styling for Stacey Anderson and her bridesmaids and myself last Saturday for her wedding at NZ High Country. Everyone looked stunning and it was the most magical day all round. Thanks so much again. Debe Anderson